Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Tuition (includes all per-course mandatory fees)

Course Type	Arts	Commerce	Science & Engineering	Co-op
Nova Scotia * Canadian/Permanent Resident	$744.70	$864.70	$829.70	$500.00
Out of Province Canadian/Permanent Resident	$873.00	$993.00	$958.00	$500.00
International	$1,987.00	$2,213.00	$2,146.00	$500.00
New International Students (Starting at Saint Mary's in 2022-23 Academic year)	$2,044.00	$2,276.00	$2,206.00	$500.00

Tuition includes per course (half credit) mandatory fees: Arts Learning Resource ($10), Science Technology ($30), Sobey School of Business Career Services ($10).

*Per Course Fees are explained here.

*Nova Scotia residents‌‌ receive the NS University Student Bursary of $128.30 per half-credit course.  

Ancillary Fees (2022-2023) 

	Full-time Fee  (more than 9 credit hours per semester)	Part-time Fee  (less than 9 credit hours per semester)
Campus Renewal	$190.00	$114.00
Recreation Facilities Renewal	$55.00	$33.00
Copyright Fee	$15.00	$9.00
Sport and Recreation	$55.00	$33.00
Student Services	$35.00	$21.00
Systems Technology	$50.00	$30.00
Totals	$400.00	$240.00

Ancillary Fees will be applied to a student account based on the number of credit hours as noted above. The ancillary fees are explained here.

Student Fees (2022-2023)

	Full-Time Fee (more then 9 credit hours per semester)	Part-time Fee (less then 9 credit hours per semester)
SMUSA Student Fee	$171.00 ($85.50 per term)	$63.50 (31.75)
U-PASS (Bus Pass)	$170.00 ($85.00 per term)	n/a

*Students who register in the Winter term only will pay one term of student fees as noted above. 

Learn more about SMUSA fees.

Fall U-Pass

• If you do not require your Fall U-Pass and wish to waive your Fall U-Pass fee, please contact karla.hodge@smu.ca.

Summer U-Pass

• If a student is registered in two or more courses for the May-June term they will automatically receive the Summer U-Pass at a cost of $85.00 based on the 2022-2023 rates.
• Students who are taking one or more courses over the May-June and/or July-August terms can opt-in and purchase a U-Pass at the Service Centre for $85.00 based on the 2022-2023 rates.
• U-Passes will be valid from May 1st-August 31st.
• For questions regarding the Summer U-Pass please contact karla.hodge@smu.ca. 

Medical and Dental Fees (2022-2023)

Medical and Dental plans are administered by the Saint Mary's University Student's Association (SMUSA).

	Canadian Rates	International Rates
Medical – 12 month (Sept-Aug)	$220.00	$1133.00
Medical – 8 months (Jan-Aug)	$147.00	$752.00
Dental – 12 months (Sept – Aug)	$120.00	$120.00
Dental – 8 months (Jan-Aug)	$80.00	$80.00
For family rates (including dependents), contact the SMUSA Health Plan Office at healthplan.smusa@smu.ca or 902-496-8754

Medical and Dental Plan Information: 

Students with comparable medical and dental coverage may opt-out of the University medical and dental plans each year as indicated below:

Canadian Students: Opt out Online through SMUPort

International Students: To opt out of all or part of the health coverage, email healthplan.smusa@smu.ca.

Contact the SMUSA Health Plan Office at healthplan.smusa@smu.ca or 902-496-8754

Opt-Out Deadlines: Fall Term - September 25, Winter Term - January 25

Questions? Contact the SMUSA Health Plan Office at healthplan.smusa@smu.ca or 902-496-8754

Other Fees, Deposits and Charges 

	Rates
Undergraduate Application Fee	$40.00
Residence Application Fee	$25.00
Residence Deposit	$500.00
Replacement Student ID Card	$15.00
Reinstatement Fee	$50.00
Returned Cheque (NSF)	$20.00
Interest on Overdue Accounts	12.67% per annum
Late Payment Fee	$50.00